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Happy Birthday Mr. Sandalov

The acting President of the Russian Federation was born 70 years ago ( Novosibirsk , 04.08.1939). He celebrated his birthday in Moscow together with his friends, collegues. Mr. Sandalov is Deputy Director of State Sports Centre of the National Teams of Russia. He is a well known and respected figure of Russian and international weightlifting. He is PhD. of sport science, senior staff scientist, assistant professor – All-Russia Research Institute of physical culture and sport in Moscow. He started first as a referee 42 years ago and as a coach 40 years ago. IWF Technical Committee Member 1980- 1988, 1992-2000.

IWF family wishes many happy returns of the day!